How to Say Sorry

‘Sorry’ is one of those words in the English vocabulary that is handed out quite often.

But to enounce sorry in a way that it really means something to the other person is really a challenge. Sorry, if said in the right fashion, can ameliorate almost any situation. However, apologies are a tricky business especially when dealing with complicated situations. And uttering the same word casually can spell disaster too. Read on to know the things that can make your sorry really count.

1. Know your Wrongs

It is not much of a point to apologize until you are sure why you are actually doing it. Saying sorry just for the sake of it can never amount to much. Gestating over things and reflecting upon your errors will help you work up a much better apology.

2. The Timing

It is not always best to say sorry just after you have done something wrong unless the situation demands it. If you have enraged the other person, it is best to give him/her some time to cool off so that he/she can see things more clearly. Bide your time to build up your apology and say sorry when you are ready to say it and the other person in ready to hear it.

3. Take Responsibility

You cannot simply appease the other person by merely stating that you are sorry. Admission of your wrongdoings must be included in your apology. You must try to communicate that you are aware of the damage you have done and take complete responsibility for it.

4. Amendment

An apology is always incomplete sans the promise of amending your wrongs. You must try to make the other person feel that you will take every pain to ensure that your act is not repeated in the future. A sorry makes way for greater trust and understanding between two people. It is important to keep the trust in any relationship intact.

5. Supplement your Sorry

Saying sorry with some flowers, gifts or a card is always a better way of apologizing. Doing something for the other person shows that you really care about him/her and are genuinely regretful of your actions. You can also try to ask the other person so as to find out what you can do to ease the pain you have caused them.

Of course, saying sorry is not always the simplest of things. Ego and self esteem often come in the way of an apology. But If you are reading this, then it is sort of a given that on some level you accept your mistake. Seeing the error in your ways is a quality which goes a long way in the walks of life. It is wise to compromise a bit for the sake of the relationship and bend a little. After all, saying sorry never hurts anyone.